How many shapers would really rely on a surfer telling then they want a mid-low rail? The best thing to do when a person gives you a description is to tell them to bring a referense to go from.
How many shapers would really rely on a surfer telling then they want a > mid-low rail? The best thing to do when a person gives you a description > is to tell them to bring a referense to go from. Let’s turn this question around, how many surfers can actually tell the shapers what kind of rail they want and what it does for them. I am a firm believer in the notion that only about 2% of the surfing populaton knows enough to order a custom board. A standard off the rack model will do for the rest. I have watched countless times while a supposed knowledgeble sufer picks up a board and says “nice shape”, ignoring rocker, symetry, volume, fin placement, toe in , camber. Rocker and fin placement are the 2 most important aspects of a boards performance. 9 times out of ten the outline is what is considered the “shape”. Outlines are the least important, diamomd, squash, round pin, you name it, don’t matter a tal’. But like the old saying" opinions and assholes, everybodys got one".
Sure thing, no better and more efficient tool as the electric foam mower, > when you have the experience you can indeed do 90 % of the board. Peter > Rijk As a hobbiest there is no need for speed, ‘enjoy’ the creation aspect, of couse, a production guy is going to maximize his shop time (speed mowing) if he wants to make any money! Close tolerance blanks such as the 6’11R, 7’4R, literally just need skinning(5"Stanley block plane), railturning with sanding screen, bottom and deck flattening with 11" sanding block and 60 grit, for a big boy shape. Thick blanks like 9’10H, 9’1Y it’s nice to remove 1/2"-3/4" off the bottom quick and foil rails at 45 degree angle with the power plane and the Hitachi is the most readily available for approx.$169. at Mitch’s or Clark Foam. Funny, since I shaped my first ugly 7’4 on my moms front lawn in '71(she was pissed), with a small sureform right on the grass! I’ve built my own room on my property with comfortable surroundings(i.e. tropical plants, flowers, stereo, inspirational posters, great tools and lighting). When the urge strikes after work, In I go, door shuts, stereo on, loud music. It’s a personal thing… This last weekend I tore the top off a headhigh wave all the way to the beach, there were hoots all the way down the line, my 14 year old saw the whole ride, we shared a special moment that is lasting in memory and is fueling my stoke to create, hense a 7’0 and 6’8 soon to add to my quiver off handmade foam rides!!!Shape on…its all good!
Let’s turn this question around, how many surfers can actually tell the > shapers what kind of rail they want and what it does for them. I am a firm > believer in the notion that only about 2% of the surfing populaton knows > enough to order a custom board. A standard off the rack model will do for > the rest. I have watched countless times while a supposed knowledgeble > sufer picks up a board and says “nice shape”, ignoring rocker, > symetry, volume, fin placement, toe in , camber. Rocker and fin placement > are the 2 most important aspects of a boards performance. 9 times out of > ten the outline is what is considered the “shape”. Outlines are > the least important, diamomd, squash, round pin, you name it, don’t matter > a tal’. But like the old saying" opinions and assholes, everybodys > got one". You oke Jim ? Have a surf man, relax a bit. Greetings Peter.
I am glad for once that some stated other aspect of a board more important than the rocker. Every damn shaper seems to say that it is the rocker. I had a board with great rocker and I put too big of fins on it. Thing turned like a turtle. Put smaller fins and the thing was a charm. Even JC only said fins are like salt and pepper and wouldn’t ruin it. Hum… JC is still on of my favorite shapers…